Citroen C4 Grand Picasso Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Citroen C4 Grand Picasso reliable? We analysed 125,122 real MOT tests across 15,137 vehicles to find out.
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The Citroen C4 Grand Picasso is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Citroen C4 Grand Picasso.
Citroen C4 Grand Picasso Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Citroen C4 Grand Picasso. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Citroen C4 Grand Picasso MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Citroen C4 Grand Picasso to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Citroen C4 Grand Picasso Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Citroen C4 Grand Picasso models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Citroen C4 Grand Picasso Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Citroen C4 Grand Picasso owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Citroen C4 Grand Picasso MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Citroen C4 Grand Picasso year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 398 | 82.7% | 24,356 | 36,832 | 50,909 |
| 2018 | 21,937 | 80.4% | 30,848 | 44,586 | 62,412 |
| 2017 | 59,517 | 79.1% | 32,758 | 47,848 | 66,838 |
| 2016 | 32,788 | 77.6% | 34,000 | 50,673 | 70,675 |
| 2015 | 3,271 | 76.4% | 40,113 | 61,780 | 88,279 |
| 2014 | 2,381 | 75.0% | 41,278 | 61,113 | 84,016 |
| 2013 | 901 | 71.0% | 41,715 | 64,644 | 90,010 |
| 2012 | 466 | 68.9% | 39,928 | 62,621 | 85,488 |
| 2011 | 520 | 74.2% | 42,456 | 60,834 | 88,186 |
| 2010 | 480 | 66.3% | 44,528 | 68,598 | 92,083 |
| 2009 | 544 | 67.1% | 52,406 | 78,318 | 101,486 |
| 2008 | 582 | 69.1% | 41,201 | 67,491 | 94,236 |
| 2007 | 345 | 70.1% | 52,244 | 73,935 | 100,858 |
How Long Does a Citroen C4 Grand Picasso Last?
Based on 15,137 Citroen C4 Grand Picasso vehicles on UK roads.
Citroen C4 Grand Picasso Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Citroen C4 Grand Picasso MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Citroen C4 Grand Picasso
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
82.7% MOT pass rate from 398 tests
66.3% MOT pass rate from 480 tests
The best year to buy a used Citroen C4 Grand Picasso is 2019, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 82.7% across 398 tests. The 2010 model year has the lowest pass rate at 66.3% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Citroen C4 Grand Picasso Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citroen C4 Grand Picasso THIS CAR | 78.5% | 125,122 | 49,108 mi | 11 yrs |
| Citroen Xsara | 69.1% | 5,047,330 | 77,497 mi | 28 yrs |
| Citroen Berlingo | 70.1% | 4,453,235 | 83,738 mi | 29 yrs |
| Citroen C3 | 72.7% | 4,435,918 | 53,913 mi | 24 yrs |
| Chrysler-jeep 300 | 71.4% | 115,793 | 76,974 mi | 21 yrs |
Compared to the Citroen Xsara (69.1% pass rate) and the Citroen Berlingo (70.1% pass rate), the Citroen C4 Grand Picasso outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Citroen C4 Grand Picasso has an overall MOT pass rate of 78.5% across 125,122 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Citroen C4 Grand Picasso with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Citroen C4 Grand Picasso owner drives around 7,789 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Citroen C4 Grand Picasso models stay on UK roads for around 11 years. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.